Native Apps vs. Web Apps – What Is the Better Choice?
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The document compares native apps and web-based apps, highlighting their definitions, pros and cons, and key differences in development, accessibility, and monetization. Native apps are device-specific and offer better performance and security, while web-based apps are internet-enabled and easier to maintain across platforms. The document also touches on related topics like enterprise mobility solutions and the importance of social connectivity for companies.
Native Apps vs. Web Apps – What Is the Better Choice?
- 1. NATIVE APP VERSUS WEB BASED APP
- 2. INTRODUCTION OF APPS • Mobile apps are application software for smartphones or tablets. • Apps can be pre loaded or can be downloaded from App Stores. • Apps are available for games, food, travel, music etc. • Main types of apps are: Native Apps Web Based Apps
- 3. NATIVE APPS • These are the apps developed for a particular mobile. • They are installed directly to the mobile device or can be downloaded from app stores. • Examples of native apps are: Camera+ for iOS devices KeePassDroid for Android devices
- 4. PROS/CONS OF NATIVE APPS Pros • Easier to work with • Better app performance • Can be easily downloaded from app stores • Security is assured • Promoted by app store leading to monetization Cons • App maintenance is costly • Restricted to one platform • App development for different platforms is expensive • Different app versions for different mobile devices • Approval from app store takes time
- 5. WEB BASED APPS • Web Based Apps are Internet-enabled apps that are accessed through mobile’s web browser. • It is not required to download or install them. • Example of web based app: Safari browser for iOS devices.
- 6. PROS/CONS OF WEB BASED APPS Pros • Easier to maintain with same code • High compatibility and convenience • Flexible with different platforms • App store approval not required • Released any time and in any form Cons • Security is not guaranteed • Costly to develop for different platforms • Difficult to support multiple web browsers • Difficult to discover from app store • Limited scope to access device’s features
- 8. POINTS OF COMPARISON 1. User’s Interface: Some native and web based apps are similar in the general look and working work with very little difference. Here’s a side by side comparison
- 9. POINTS OF COMPARISON 2. Development Native App: has its own development process for each development platform Web Based App: runs in device’s web browser 3. Accessibility Native App: can access device’s native features, hardware and information Web Based App: can access limited amount of device’s native features, hardware and information
- 10. POINTS OF COMPARISON 4. Monetize Native App: developers can charge price for downloading Web Based App: uses advertisement and subscription for monetization 5. Downloading Native App: downloaded on the device directly from app store Web Based App: no need to download on device
- 11. Our Other Related Work • Why companies need to be more “social” ? • Importance of Enterprise Mobility Solution in Healthcare • Web Application Development Tools for Creating Perfect User Experience • Facts About The Future Of Enterprise Mobile Apps You Need To Know
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